arfur mo Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 hi guys, on an emailed flyer from Maplins i spotted they are knocking out non contact ac voltage testers which also have a handy LED torch built in for the cost of some shrapnel so given recent discussions i'm doing my public service bit (but i'd still double check with a neon ) http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...2&T=-377962 they are also doing the Fluke version for If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 voltsticks as they are better known are non contact. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 voltsticks as they are better known are non contact. i know them as 'hot fingers' but can't remember where that description came from, it just stuck, might have been what a sparks called it or an early version made by MK or Rolston Tools perhaps? regs alan If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anguscanplay Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I used to have a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfur mo Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 I used to have a If you think education is difficult, try being stupid!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anguscanplay Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 was that one of those screwdrivers with batteries in called a "7 in 1"? checks microwave leakage and continuity - on anything under 100 meg ohms but will tell you your extension lead definitely has power on it (but not definitely note ) without touching anythink likely to be live.can buy them now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky999 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 http://www.voltstick.co.uk/product_voltstick_CIE_BP_117.htm[/url] Link to Volt stick Pete Peter Robinson Freelance M:07889038650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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